According to Davis and Moore, why does it make a difference who gets into which positions?
a. All positions are equally important to societal survival.
b. The problem of social placement does not truly exist.
c. Some positions are functionally more important than others.
d. It is important to maintain an objective status quo.
c. Some positions are functionally more important than others.
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A. imagined communities B. nation-state C. diaspora D. nation
The Symbolic Interaction approach to examining family life and family communication revolves around the notion that human behavior is a continuous ________ where people watch the behaviors of people and then react to these behaviors
A) expression B) stream C) diagram D) dialogue
Which theory posits that cities are built on race, class, and gender inequalities?
A. the socio-spatial perspective B. overcrowding perspective C. mechanical solidarity D. organic solidarity
The pay differences between men and women _______ with age and ________ with education
a) increases; increases b) decreases; decreases c) increases; decreases d) decreases; increases